Staff report

Published on Oct. 5, 2013 | Updated on Oct. 6, 2013

Oct. 5, 2013

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Rob Gronkowski will sit out another game, according to media reports on Saturday.

The New England Patriots' tight end, who is recovering from back and forearm surgeries, didn't make the trip to Cincinnati for Sunday's game with the Bengals. Gronkowski, who had been listed as questionable, will miss his fifth consecutive game to open the season.

Because the team is 4-0 without Gronkowski, the Patriots have not had to rush him back.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Danny Amendola, who has missed the past three games because of a groin injury, did travel with the team.

Amendola was optimistic about his condition after practicing on Friday. "Had a good day today," he said via NESN.com. "Went out to practice, ran around and made some plays. Looking forward to Sunday. So, we'll see."

Amendola had 10 catches for 104 yards in the opener, and his presence would be a big boost to an inexperienced wideout corps and quarterback Tom Brady. If Amendola is back on the field, the key question will be for how long? He is an effective slot receiver who can move the chains, but he has missed 23 of the last 36 games with the Rams and Patriots.

The Patriots also won't have running back Stevan Ridley, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Running backs Brandon Bolden (knee) and Leon Washington (thigh) are listed as questionable after being limited in practice this week.